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5 Healthy-ish Beers for Your New Years Diet ›
On January 18, 2019  ·  in Brewery Ommegang, Founders Brewing Co., Guinness, Michelob Ultra, Wiseacre Brewing Company

So you started a new diet. First off, congrats. Best of luck to you on this carb-free endeavor. Secondly, after pizza, burgers, and ramen, you’ve probably cut out beer from your new regiment as well. Well let us be the bearer of good news and share with you five beers that won’t break your diet.

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#PostGradLife: My Journey Into Craft Beer ›
On August 17, 2018  ·  in Alaskan Brewing Company, Bell's Brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company, Brewery Ommegang, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., Kona Brewing Co., Moody Tongue, Sun King Brewery, Tasting Notes

Of course, like most college kids, my go-to beers have been domestic lagers…after I turned 21, of course. I often wouldn’t think twice about what beer to order at the bar and my college budget was an excuse for limiting my choices. Now that I’ve graduated and finished my internship here at Lakeshore Beverage, I’ve garnered a newfound knowledge about beer. Hint: they don’t all taste the same.

From recent grads like myself, to your uncle who’s been drinking the same domestic lager his whole life, there’s a craft beer out there for everyone. Listen, I’m not asking you to jump right into trying an intense hoppy IPA, but I am asking you to try a different beer than you’d typically reach for. There’s a huge world of beer out there and it’s time to widen your horizons, so here are 10 craft beers you can enjoy. 

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Win Hannibal Buress Tickets From Brewery Ommegang ›
On December 18, 2017  ·  in Brewery Ommegang, Giveaway

Hannibal Buress Chicago

Chicago comic Hannibal Buress is coming to town on December 29th for a special evening of beer, comedy, and music at the Civic Opera House. The show, presented by Pitchfork, React, and October, will feature a two-hour beer tasting prior to the show with 10 different breweries. And thanks to our friends at Brewery Ommegang, they’re hooking you up with a pair of tickets to the event. All you have to do is enter below. Winners will be notified by email on Wednesday, December 27.
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6 Beer-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes ›
in Alaskan Brewing Company, Beer Pairing Guide, Brewery Ommegang, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., Holidays, Sun King Brewery, Virtue Cider

Thanksgiving Beer

Ah, Thanksgiving. A time for family traditions, over-indulgence, and if you’re like us, there’s always plenty of beer.

Last year, we led you through a pairing guide for your Thanksgiving dinner. That list still holds true, and we recommend each of those offerings again. But this year we decided to take your Thanksgiving dishes to a new level: We’re adding beer into them. Here are six beer-friendly Thanksgiving recipes that will satisfy any guest at your table this November.

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Lakeshore Beverage Brewery Partners Win Big at GABF ›
On October 10, 2017  ·  in Alaskan Brewing Company, Brewery Ommegang, Kona Brewing Co., Pabst Brewing Company, Schlafly Beer, Sun King Brewery, SweetWater Brewing

Photo credit: Sun King Brewery

Another year of the Great American Beer Festival and another long list of award-winning beers from the Lakeshore Beverage portfolio. Congratulations to all the entrants and winners! See the list of beers from our brewery partners below and use our Beer Finder to locate one near you. You can see all the GABF award winners here.

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Saisons: A Farm To Table Experience ›
On March 23, 2017  ·  in Beer Pairing Guide, Boulevard Brewing Company, Brewery Ommegang, Jolly Pumpkin, Moody Tongue, Video

saisons

Spring is here and that means it’s time for Saisons or farmhouse ales. These effervescent, spicy, earthy beers were traditionally made on farms during springtime for consumption by farm owners and their saisonniers (seasonal workers). Today, Saisons have become staples with food pairings due to their versatility in taste and high carbonation — both of which complement a wide range of dishes.  Read More


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